Although the motor bike it
hasn't enjoyed huge success
in terms of sales, the RM-
Z450 is a great platform on
which to develop an off-
road bike like the RMX450Z.
Suzuki has solid history in
off-road with numerous
GNCC championships and
ISDE gold medals. The
RMX450Z should carry on
that tradition nicely with
features like the 18-inch rear
SUZUKI RMX450Z
After a tentative step into
the waters a few years
ago, Suzuki is back into
the off-road market with
its RMX450Z. The bike is
derived from the RM-Z450
motocrosser that's enjoyed
an incredibly dominating
season in the Lucas Oil Pro
Motocross Championship
thanks to Ken Roczen.
wheel, electric starting (with
backup kickstarter), skid
plate, revised intake and
cam profiles for enhanced
low-end torque, no-tools-
required air filter access,
wide-ratio five-speed
gearbox, 35-watt headlight/
LED taillight and claimed
weight of 272 pounds
ready to go for $8999. SJ
SUZUKI RMX450Z
suzukimotorcycles.com
PRICE
$8999
Warranty: Six-month
limited, extensions
available
ENGINE
Liquid-cooled 449cc
four-valve, SOHC
four-stroke single with
electronic fuel injection
STARTING SYSTEM
Electric and kick
TRANSMISSION
Five-speed, wide-ratio
Claimed weight: 272
pounds (full wet weight)
Fuel capacity: 1.6 gallons
WHEELBASE
58.5 inches
SUSPENSION
FRONT-Showa inverted
fork (spring-equipped)
with adjustable
compression and
rebound damping
REAR-Suzuki linkage,
Showa shock with
adjustable preload and
adjustable compression
and rebound damping
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